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74.2 average score
80 median score
57.3% of games recommended

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Aug 22, 2025

Konami brings the classic Metal Gear Solid 3 to the modern age with stunning visuals, quality-of-life improvements and a feast for fans new and old.

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Aug 18, 2025

When everything runs as it should, Echoes of the End is visually pleasing, but the actual gameplay and animations are lacking.

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3.5 / 5.0 - OFF
Aug 14, 2025

OFF, the classic RPG Maker project, is back in a remastered edition that keeps its essence intact.

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4 / 5.0 - Madden NFL 26
Aug 13, 2025

Madden NFL 26 drops with major Franchise Mode overhaul, but is it a game-changer?

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3.5 / 5.0 - Wild Hearts S
Aug 5, 2025

Look forward to nice quality-of-life changes in this Nintendo Switch 2 port of Wild Hearts.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Gradius Origins
Aug 5, 2025

The next collection of retro Konami games is here, and their names are Gradius and Salamander.

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4 / 5.0 - Killing Floor 3
Jul 31, 2025

With cross-play, deep progression systems and stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals, this cooperative shooter delivers hours of intense, gory fun.

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Jul 30, 2025

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings a stylish new entry to the classic franchise owned by Koei Tecmo.

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An unexpected journey into Bywater provides a calming village experience with your fellow Hobbits.

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Jul 30, 2025

Does Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate successfully start a new chapter for Destiny 2 or does it falter under the pressure of its Herculean task?

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3.5 / 5.0 - Pokemon Friends
Jul 26, 2025

Pokémon Friends puts the familiar faces of the popular creatures into an educative puzzle experience.

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Jul 23, 2025

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is an ambitious game that has a lot going for it. The combat is solid, fun and challenging while still giving you a dozen ways to solve any sort of trial that you’re going up against.

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Dive into the whimsical world of Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy. Despite shallow characters and repetitive combat, it's charming.

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Jul 23, 2025

The narrative is a step in the right direction by focusing on the relationship between the two leads and delivering a truly stellar final act.

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Jul 22, 2025

Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 is out, get a fill of all the features the console has to offer in this tech demo.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Mario Kart World
Jul 22, 2025

If there's one game to pick up with the Nintendo Switch 2, it's Mario Kart World.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Shadow Labyrinth
Jul 17, 2025

A dark twist on a classic game, as Swordsman No. 8 and PUCK enter uncharted territory in Shadow Labyrinth.

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Set directly after the events of his first adventure, Kaname Date has yet another mystery to solve.

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Jul 15, 2025

Everything that sold everyone on College Football 25 is bigger and better in College Football 26. Check out our review.

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Jul 11, 2025

Two more classic skating games make their return in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4.

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